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What's new?Latest additions to the website Naace Think Tank and Position Paper on ICT Dimensions of BSFFind out what happened at the lively event in Coventry on 18th July. In the Naace CPD area you can see the presentations from some of the leaders in the field and follow and join in the ensuing discussions. And now in the Consultations area you can read or download the Naace position paper which was developed after the Think Tank. Ideas for Gifted and Talented StudentsThe latest wiki item in the Naace Knowledge area summarises All Member's Autumn Conference: 4 October 2008This year's conference will be held on the 4th October at the Coventry Techno Centre. The aim of the day is to develop delegates understanding of how ICT can be used to extend opportunities for learning. Click here for more information and to book your place Naace 'hot-seat'Christina Preston, the Founder and Chair of the international MirandaNet Fellowship established in 1992 is in the Naace 'hot-seat' this month. To post a question to Christina Click here. Changes to GCSE ICTQCA has published proposed assessment criteria and regulations for controlled assessment for the revised GCSE in ICT, for first teaching in 2010. Naace has many members with rich experience of GCSE and assessment, and you can contribute to Naace's response to QCA by visiting the wiki in Naace Knowledge and adding your comments to the questions there. e-skills Consultation - Naace responsee-skills UK is a critically influential body and has been consulting on its strategic plan for England. Their strategic objectives include: "Inspire greater numbers of talented men and women to enter the sector by improving understanding of the diverse range of IT and Telecoms careers" and "Ensure technology-related education in schools, colleges and universities supports the future needs of the UK in the global economy". Naace's response has been sent to e-skills and can be read in the Consultations section of the website. Illuminating Professional Development!Naace is delighted to announce that the Annual Strategic Conference will be held in Blackpool from midday 3rd March to midday 5th March 2009 at the Blackpool Hilton. There will be a dedicated Exhibition, a Members night, traditional Gala Dinner, eminent speakers, excellent CPD events and invaluable networking opportunities. Save the date now! For more information contact michelle.cank@naace.co.uk |
Featured articleAll Members' Autumn Conference: 4 October 2008This year's conference will be held on the 4th October at the Coventry Techno Centre. The aim of the day is to develop delegates understanding of how ICT can be used to extend opportunities for learning. Featured articleQCA consultation on revised assessment criteria for GCSE ICTQCA has published proposed assessment criteria and regulations for controlled assessment for the revised GCSE in ICT, for first teaching in 2010. You can contribute to Naace's response to QCA by visiting the wiki in Naace Knowledge and adding your comments to the questions there. Featured articleRose Review of the Primary CurriculumSir Jim Rose is leading an independent review of the primary curriculum. His initial focus was Curriculum Design and Content, including a key issue for Naace members: What should be the position of ICT within the primary curriculum? Here is Naace's response. Featured articleNaace response to DCSF consultation on Home AccessNaace Members have contributed to the DCSF consultation on the proposed Home Access programme. The DCSF sought views on a number of questions during Spring 2008 and the Naace response is published here. Featured articleParliamentary Committee Inquiry into the National Curriculum: 2008In February 2008, Parliament announced its intention to undertake an Inquiry into the National Curriculum and invited submissions of written evidence. Featured articleNaacemark for Service Providers 2.0Naace has completely revised its quality assurance scheme for service providers to make it consistent with established principles of self-review. Details of this new '2.0' scheme may be found here. |
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